Neural Mechanisms of Sensory Processing Anomalies

Launched by AALBORG UNIVERSITY · Jan 29, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how children process different types of sensory information, specifically looking at how kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and those without any diagnoses (neurotypical children) experience sensations like touch and sound. The goal is to understand any differences in how these children respond to vibrations and sounds compared to their peers.

The trial is open to children aged 8 to 15 years who have been diagnosed with ADHD or ASD, as well as those who are developing typically. However, children with certain conditions, such as epilepsy, severe hearing or vision problems, or those who cannot cooperate in the study, are not eligible. If your child participates, they will undergo various tests to assess how they process sensory information, which can help researchers learn more about these conditions and improve support for affected children.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Clinically diagnosed with either ADHD, ASD, or no diagnosis (typical development)
• • Between 8-15 years old
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Familiar history of schizophrenia and depression.
• • Epilepsy, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury
• • Musculoskeletal illnesses
• • Hearing or visual impairment that cannot be corrected
• • Lack of ability to cooperate
• • Parents cannot read Danish